Taurus (♉︎) (Latin for bull, derived from the Greek word Ταῦρος), is the second astrological sign in the modern zodiac. It spans from 30° to 60° of the zodiac. This sign belongs to the Earth element or triplicity, and has a feminine or negative polarity, as well as a fixed modality, quality, or quadruplicity. It is a Venus-ruled sign along with Libra. The Moon is in its exaltation here at exactly 3°. The Sun transits this sign from approximately April 21 until May 20 in western astrology.
| Zodiac symbol | Bull |
|---|---|
| Duration (tropical, western) | April 19 – May 20 (2021, UT1) |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Zodiac element | Earth |
| Zodiac quality | Fixed |
| Sign ruler | Venus |
| Detriment | Traditional:Mars Modern:Pluto |
| Exaltation | Moon |
| Fall | Traditional: No planet is fall or depressed here; Modern: Uranus |
